The Conservatoire Spring Course Guide 2015

The Conservatoire Spring Course Guide 2015 Music, Art & Drama classes for Children & Adults

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Contents Hello from Sydney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Early Years Music (0-5 yrs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Early Years Timetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Music for Children and Teenagers (5-18 yrs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Saturday Music School Timetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Adult Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Individual and shared instrumental and vocal tuition for all ages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Art for Early Years, Children and Teenagers (0-16 yrs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Adult Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Early Years Drama (0-6 yrs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Children and Teenagers Drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Children’s Half-Term Holiday Courses Feb ‘15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Hello from Sydney Welcome! This term’s vibrant course guide shows the finger prints of some of the nearly 2,000 students, tutors, staff and visitors who ‘make their mark’ on The Conservatoire every week. Behind those finger prints are generations of people before them, many of whom have told me stories of how the Conservatoire has made its mark on them. A 70 year old woman bringing in her sister’s old music medal from the 1940’s, a young Jools Holland getting in trouble for banging his foot too loudly while playing piano in the practice rooms, and also the over 1,000 young people who received bursaries, scholarships and social outreach programmes from us last year. If you aren’t already one of the people who make their mark on The Conservatoire weekly, we hope that this will be the year that you start. Never in our 134 years have we had such an exciting and dynamic range of courses and events on offer. The Conservatoire is simply buzzing with energy and activities. Whether it’s taking an art or music course, attending our sell-out ‘Family Sunday’ Jazz and Art events or taking individual instrumental lessons-there are so many ways to become a part of what we do.

And remember, The Conservatoire is a social enterprise, so when you ‘make your mark’ here, you are also helping to support our outreach work, making a mark on your community as well. Finally, we’re excited to welcome two new ventures to The Conservatoire this year. The Conservatoire Nursery run by The London Early Years Foundation opens in January, and our long awaited café will open in the spring. Along with our (ever-changing!) new creative play space and our ongoing calendar of events, it looks like 2015 will be a year of making many new marks indeed. We look forward to seeing you. Cheers,

Sydney Thornbury, Chief Executive

@ConservatoireSE @TheConservatoire

www.conservatoire.org.uk 1

Please note there are NO classes or rehearsals half-term week (14-20 February)

Early Years Music: Family Music (0-5 yrs)

Early Years Music (0-5 yrs) Day

Time

Dates

Level

Early Years Music: Tiny Tots (Up to 18 mths) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

10:30-11:15 9:30-10:15 9:30-10:15 10:30-11:15

5 Jan-23 Mar 6 Jan-24 Mar 7 Jan-25 Mar 8 Jan-26 Mar

All levels All levels All levels All levels

Tuesday Friday

Weeks

Fee

11 11 11 11

£57.75 £57.75 £57.75 £57.75

15:00-15:45 11:30-12:15

6 Jan-24 Mar 9 Jan-27 Mar

All levels All levels

11 11

£57.75 £57.75

There is something for everyone in Family Music, allowing different ages to work together and be inspired by music-making. These classes are specially designed for adults who wish to bring more than one child. tutors: klio blonz, bethan scolding, amanda douge and jo girdlestone

At this young age we focus on the interaction between child and carer. Musical concepts are introduced through play while exploring different sound sources - especially our singing voices. tutors: klio blonz, bethan scolding, amanda douge and jo girdlestone

Early Years Music: Toddler Tunes (18 mths up to 3 yrs) Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Saturday Saturday

10:30-11:15 11:30-12:15 10:30-11:15 11:30-12:15 11:30-12:15 10:30-11:15 9:15-10:00 10:00-10.45 11:15-12:00

6 Jan-24 Mar 6 Jan-24 Mar 7 Jan-25 Mar 7 Jan-25 Mar 8 Jan-26 Mar 9 Jan-27 Mar 10 Jan-28 Mar 10 Jan-28 Mar 10 Jan-28 Mar

All levels All levels All levels All levels All levels All levels All levels All levels All levels

11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

£57.75 £57.75 £57.75 £57.75 £57.75 £57.75 £57.75 £57.75 £57.75

This is where we build solid foundations for our future musicians. Children start to engage with spontaneous music making, they are thus encouraged to discover new instruments and explore all their different voices! With the help of puppets musical concepts are gradually introduced while our repertoire of songs and rhymes is constantly growing. tutors: klio blonz, bethan scolding, amanda douge, jo girdlestone

Early Years Music: Little Maestros (3 up to 5 yrs) Monday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday

16:00-16:45 14:00-14:45 16:00-16:45 14.00-14:45 9:30-10:15 9:30-10:15 10:15-11:00 11.00-11.45 12:15-13:00 13:15-14:00 14:15-15:00

5 Jan-23 Mar 6 Jan-24 Mar 6 Jan-24 Mar 7 Jan-25 Mar 8 Jan-26 Mar 9 Jan-27 Mar 10 Jan-28 Mar 10 Jan-28 Mar 10 Jan-28 Mar 10 Jan-28 Mar 10 Jan-28 Mar

4yrs 3yrs 4yrs 3yrs 3 & 4 yrs 3 & 4 yrs 3yrs 3yrs 3yrs 4yrs 3 & 4 yrs

11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

£57.75 £57.75 £57.75 £57.75 £57.75 £57.75 £57.75 £57.75 £57.75 £57.75 £57.75

With their motor skills now developed children continue to experiment with new instruments while musical concepts are consciously assimilated. Music is now introduced in such a way as to support Phase One of the Letter and Sounds national teaching programme while enhancing and promoting all other areas of learning as described in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Our future musicians are now independent and confident enough to be little maestros…at least for 45 minutes! Children will be able to copy and recognise rhythms, improvise their own musical patterns and create their first compositions tutors: klio blonz, bethan scolding, amanda douge and jo girdlestone The Conservatoire Spring Course Guide 2015 2

To book a course or find out more call 020 8852 0234 or visit www.conservatoire.org.uk 3

Early Years Timetable Monday

Tuesday

Wedn esday

Thursday

Blue = Art Orange = Drama Green = Music

Friday

Saturday 9:15

9:30

10:15 10:30

Toddler Tunes Early Years Drama

The Little Artventure Club

18mo-3yrs

0-2yrs

Up to 18mo 11:15

12:15

Up to 18mo

The Little Artventure Club 0-2yrs

Tiny Tots Up to 18mo

The Little Artventure Club 0-2yrs

Little Maestros

Little Maestros

3 & 4yrs

3 & 4yrs

18mo up to 3yrs 10:00 Toddler Tunes 18mo up to 3yrs

Tiny Tots

11:30

Tiny Tots


Toddler Tunes 18mo up to 3yrs

2-4yrs


Toddler Tunes 18mo up to 3yrs

2-4yrs


Tiny Tots

Toddler Tunes

Up to 18mo

18mo up to 3yrs

2-4yrs

3 & 4 yrs

Toddler Tunes

Toddler Tunes

Toddler Tunes

Family Music

18mo up to 3yrs

18mo up to 3yrs

18mo up to 3yrs

0-5yrs

10:15

3yrs 11:00 Little Maestros 3yrs

Early Years Drama

Little Maestros

11:15 Toddler Tunes 18mo up to 3yrs 12:00 12:15 Little Maestros 3yrs

13:00

13:45 14:00

14:45

Early Years Drama

Early Years Drama

3 & 4 yrs

3 & 4 yrs

Early Years Drama 3 & 4yrs

13:00 13:15 Little Maestros 4 yrs


Little Maestros

Little Maestros

2-4yrs

3yrs

3 yrs

14:00 14:15 Little Maestros 3 & 4yrs

15:00

15:00 Family Music 0-5yrs

15:45 16:00 Little Maestros 4 yrs 16:45

Little Maestros The Little Artventure Club 4-6yrs

4 yrs


Storytelling with Floods of Ink 4-6 yrs

4-6yrs

17:15

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Music for Children and Teenagers (5-18 yrs) Day

Time

Dates

Level

Weeks

Group Guitar tuition (6-9 yrs) Wednesday

17:15-18:00

14 Jan-25 Mar

Beginners

10

£75

Learn to play the guitar in the most fun way possible-in a group! Our popular Roundabout tutor James will guide you through the journey of learning to play the guitar in a relaxed and fun environment. tutor: james howard Fee

NEW!

Learn to play or sing (Group instrumental tuition)

Beginner Rock Band (13-16 yrs)

As well as our individual instrumental and vocal tuition (see page 22) there’s a great choice of group instrumental tuition below. Group lessons have the advantage of being even more fun and sociable as well as offering more chance to develop ensemble playing skills from the outset.

This exciting new class will give you the chance to learn the basics on the key instruments in a band: guitar, bass, drums and keyboard. You will learn to play as a band, swapping to a new instrument each week. On the last week you’ll have an opportunity to perform a short set with your group to your invited family and friends. tutor: james howard

Tuesday Music School (6-9 yrs) Come and learn the violin, cello, flute or clarinet in the most fun way possible! Our experienced tutors will guide you through the journey of learning your instrument and together with the rest of your group will join up with the other classes to create an orchestra! This course comprises a 45 minute small group lesson and a 45 minute orchestra including a short break where drinks and biscuits will be provided. The orchestra will perform twice a year which is a great way to share what we’ve learnt. Looking forward to seeing you there! Please note, there will be no classes on 17 February (half term). In addition to the groups already running we are offering the following groups for enrolment in January 2015:

Tuesday Music School—violin group tuition (6-9 yrs) Tuesday

16:15-17:45

tutor: sigurd feiring

6 Jan-24 Mar

Beginners

11

6 Jan-24 Mar

Beginners

Tuesday Music School—flute group tuition (6-9 yrs) Tuesday

tutor: tbc

17:00-18:30

6 Jan-24 Mar

Beginners

Tuesday Music School—clarinet group tuition (6-9 yrs) Tuesday Tuesday tutor: tbc

16:15-17:45 17:00-18:30


Beginners Beginners

Greenleaves—recorder group tuition (5-7 yrs) Tuesday Tuesday

17:00-17:30 17:30-18:00


Some experience Beginners

NEW!

11

£137.50

11

£137.50

11 11

£137.50 £137.50

6

Wednesday Wednesday Friday Friday

16:15-17:00 16:15-17:00 17:15-18:00 17:15-18:00

Roundabout (5-7 yrs)

£50 £50

14 Jan-11 Feb 25 Feb-25 Mar 16 Jan-13 Feb 27 Feb-27 Mar

Beginners

Age 8-11 yrs Age 8-11 yrs Age 6-8 yrs Age 6-8 yrs

5

5 5 5 5

£75

£62.50 £62.50 £62.50 £62.50

17:15-18:00 16:15-17:00

9 Jan-27 Mar 16 Apr-9 Jul

Beginners Beginners

11 11

£195 £195

A very popular and unique one-year introduction to six instruments for those who are not sure which instrument they would like to learn. Over the course of the year the children develop their musical skills, spending half term on each of the following instruments: violin, cello, guitar, piano, flute and percussion. Each half term also includes a ‘Show and Share’ class, where the children come together to perform to each other on their instruments, and an opportunity for friends and family to visit their lesson and hear them play. At the end of the year there is a ‘Celebration’ concert. There are opportunities to enrol on Roundabout at the start of each term please enquire for more information about class times. Roundabout is a year-long course and students commit to three full terms at enrolment. Please note, there will be no rehearsal on 20 February (half term). tutors: various

Saturday

10 10

25 Feb-25 Mar

This innovative course will teach you music reading and piano keyboard skills. You will learn in a small group and independently, using grand piano, iPad and keyboard with video resources combined with expert tuition. Each five week course stands alone but also progresses to the next five week course. Learn at your own pace but with the opportunity to play in a piano ensemble as well as developing your own skills. tutor: benjamin rous

Saturday Samba (7-11 yrs)

Learn to play the recorder in a small group. Our fabulous tutor Lisete will help you discover the amazing sounds of this beautiful instrument. Due to popular demand we are opening a second class this term. Please note, there will be no rehearsal on 17 February (half term). tutor: lisete da silva

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18:15-19:00

Group piano with iPad (6-11 yrs)

Friday Thursday

Tuesday Music School—cello group tuition (6-9 yrs) Tuesday 17:00-18:30 tutor: alice murray

£137.50

Wednesday

9:00-9:45

10 Jan-28 Mar

Beginners

10

£75

The Brazilian Samba band is famous throughout the world for being the upbeat music of the Carnival. It’s also one of the liveliest and fun musical experiences you can have as a player. Come and join our new percussion group on Saturday mornings and find out for yourself! tutor: tom lee


Play or sing together

Tuesday Music School - String Orchestra (6-11 yrs) Tuesday

17:00-17:45

6 Jan-24 Mar

Beginners to Grade 2

11

£55

What’s the point of taking lessons on an instrument if you only ever get to play on your own? Come and join our growing string school orchestra-we’ll have a great time making music together and we’ll even perform in concert twice a year. Membership of this group is included free as part of the Tuesday String School or is half price if you’re having your violin, viola, cello or double bass lessons at the Conservatoire. Please note, there will be no rehearsal on 17 February (half term). tutors: elise harper & alice murray

Tuesday Music School - Wind Orchestra (6-11 yrs) Tuesday

17:00-17:45

6 Jan-24 Mar


11

£55

What’s the point of taking lessons on an instrument if you only ever get to play on your own? Come and join our fun new wind orchestra-we’ll have a great time making music together and we’ll even perform in concert twice a year. Membership of this group is included free as part of the Tuesday Wind School (see above) or is half price if you’re having your flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone or trumpet lessons at the Conservatoire. Please note, there will be no rehearsal on 17 February (half term). tutors: anna ter haar & tbc

En Bloc— recorder ensemble (11-18 yrs) Wednesday

17:30-18:30

14 Jan-25 Mar

Grade 4+

10

£90

Play and discover the amazing sounds of the recorder with a fun and welcoming group. The repertoire covered goes from Renaissance dances to jazzy and snazzy modern pieces. There will also be an opportunity to play the Conservatoire’s own range, from the Sopranino to the Bass recorder. Please note, there will be no rehearsal on 18 February (half term). tutor: lisete da silva

Percussion Ensemble (15-18 yrs) Wednesday

19:30-20:15

NEW!

14 Jan-25 Mar

Some experience required

10

£75

Join our new percussion ensemble to explore music on timpani, xylophone, vibraphone and other tuned and un-tuned percussion instruments. Please note, there will be no rehearsal on 18 February (half term). tutor: tom lee

Chamber Music (11-18 yrs) Saturday Saturday

10:00-11:00 14:30-15:30


Grade 3+ Grade 3+

4 4

£50 £50

Learn to play in small groups of 2-5 instrumentalists: flute duos, string quartets, piano duets, woodwind trios and more. Students will be matched with other players of similar age and level. Players will develop their ensemble skills, improve their sight-reading and aural skills, and explore improvisation and composition as they work together to learn new music and perform as part of a group. This course is excellent preparation for GCSE or A-level performance assessments, and existing groups preparing for these exams are very welcome to attend. Each session includes tutored time and group rehearsal time and there is the option to perform in a concert at the end of the course. Please note, there will be no classes on 14 or 21 February (half term). No previous experience of chamber music is necessary. All instruments welcome. tutors: bethan scolding


Junior Choir (6-8 yrs) Saturday

10:00-11:00

10 Jan-28 Mar

All levels

10

£50

Our lively Junior Choir has a great time developing singing and musicianship skills and making new friends. We sing in unison and in harmony, accompanied and a cappella. New members are always welcome! This group is half price to students taking individual instrumental or vocal lessons at the Conservatoire. Please note, there will be no rehearsals on 14 or 21 February (half term). tutors: hannah ely and benjamin rous

Intermediate Choir (9-13 yrs) Saturday

11:00-12:00

10 Jan-28 Mar

All levels

10

£50

Come and join the Saturday Music School’s newest choir and develop your singing and musicianship skills whilst working towards performances. There’ll be a great mix of traditional, popular and classical music including singing in harmony, accompanied and a cappella. This group is half price to students taking individual instrumental or vocal lessons at the Conservatoire. Please note, there will be no rehearsals on 14 or 21 February (half term). tutors: hannah ely and benjamin rous

Saturday Music School Orchestra (11-18 yrs) Saturday

12:00-13:00

10 Jan-28 Mar

Grade 2+

10

£50

What’s the point of playing an orchestral instrument if you only ever play on your own?! Come and join the Conservatoire’s Saturday orchestra! We play a mix of traditional orchestral repertoire and more modern music. There’s no audition needed and you can come along for a free taster session. This group is half price to students taking individual instrumental or vocal lessons at the Conservatoire. Please note, there will be no rehearsals on 14 or 21 February (half term). tutors: philip sawyers and benjamin rous

Indian Music Workshop (13-18 yrs) Saturday

14:00-18:00

14 Mar

NEW!

All levels

1

£25

In this afternoon workshop we will explore how Indian Music works through practical demonstrations, video and audio recordings. You’ll have the opportunity to get your hands on a Sitar (who knows you may be inspired to sign up for Sitar lessons afterwards!) Bring whatever instrument you play or bring your voice to take part in the creative part of the session where you will experience how a performance of Indian music is put together. tutor: shama rahman


Create your own music

Theory Plus! Grades 1-3 (9-14 yrs)

Advanced Creative Music Technology (15+ yrs) Tuesday

15:30-16:30

13 Jan-10 Feb

NEW!


Saturday

5

£105

Create and shape music using our Mac Pro studio, live room and instruments, and any of your own equipment. Develop your studio skills in sequencing, multi-track recording, mixing, sample programming and running a recording session with performers. Push your arranging and song-writing / composing skills to create powerful, stylish music. This small group short course would be a good introduction for anyone considering A-level Music Technology. tutor: ed scolding

A-level Music Technology (16+ yrs) Saturday

10.00-14.30

10 Jan-28 Mar

By application

10

£540

Creating music with GarageBand (13-16 yrs) Saturday

15:30-16:30

10 Jan-7 Feb

No experience necessary

5

£50

Bring your iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch or MacBook and join our new class using one of the most popular pieces of music software around-GarageBand. You will be introduced to different aspects of the software and you will develop your creative skills producing songs and instrumentals on your own or in small groups. Hook up to our studio instruments and equipment to take your music to the next level! tutor: ed scolding

Recording artist for the day (16+ yrs) By arrangement

NEW!

Some performance experience required

1

£150

Arrange a mutually convenient day with us to work in our studio to record your music. Bring fully fledged songs or the first ideas for your track and get hands-on advice on arranging, song-writing, multi-track recording and mixing. After the session your producer will mix and master your track(s) for you. tutor: ed scolding

Learn about music

Theory up to Grade 5 (11-16 yrs) Wednesday

17:45-18:30

7 Jan-25 Mar


11

10 Jan-28 Mar

Theory Plus! Grades 4 & 5 (11-18 yrs) Saturday

A-level Music Technology is an in-depth, practical course where students refine skills and knowledge of the techniques, equipment and styles of the modern music industry by recording, sequencing, arranging and mixing using professional equipment and software. Please enquire for more information as this course can be started at different points of the year. Please note, there will be no classes on 14 or 21 February (half term). tutor: ed scolding

9:00-9:45

Grades 1-3

10

£100

The Theory Plus! classes teach music theory, aural, composition and general musicianship skills, including the skills and understanding needed to gain grades in music theory. The classes are taught with humour and practical experience which really achieves results! This class lays the foundations of all the important concepts for the higher grades. Please note, there will be no classes on 14 or 21 February (half term). tutor: benjamin rous

11:00-12:00

10 Jan-28 Mar

Grades 4-5

10

£130

The Theory Plus! classes teach music theory, aural, composition and general musicianship skills, including the skills and understanding needed to gain grades in music theory. The classes are taught with humour and practical experience which really achieves results! This class builds on the topics covered in grade 3 and really allows young musicians to develop a strong understanding of musical notation for the grade 5 theory exam, for sight reading and music learning skills and for composing. Please note, there will be no classes on 14 or 21 February (half term). tutor: ed scolding

A-level Music (16+ yrs) Saturday

11:00-15:30

10 Jan-28 Mar

By application

10

£540

A diverse and engaging course where students really get to explore music in detail, developing their musical skills and understanding through performing and composing music and by studying set pieces by established composers and performers. Please note, there will be no classes on 14 or 21 February (half term). tutors: philip sawyers, ed scolding, matthew schellhorn and benjamin rous

GCSE Music (13-18 yrs) Saturday

13:30-16:30

10 Jan-28 Mar

By application

10

£400

A diverse and engaging course where students explore music and develop skills and understanding through performing and composing music and by studying set pieces by established composers and performers. The Conservatoire is an approved Edexcel centre and all exams and coursework leading to this qualification are taken here. Results are excellent but we think that it’s particularly important that these are achieved through fun and inspiring musical experiences. Composition skills are developed with a mixture of practical workshops with other students and with professional players and visiting musicians enhance the curriculum, for example with live demonstrations of Indian musical instruments. Please note, there will be no classes on 14 or 21 February (half term). tutors: ed scolding, matthew schellhorn and benjamin rous

£110

Learn all you need to know to gain your grade 5 theory with confidence. tutor: benjamin rous

Theory Plus! Beginners to Grade 1 (6-8 yrs) Saturday

9:00-9:45

10 Jan-28 Mar

Beginner to Grade 1

10

£100

The Theory Plus! classes teach music theory, aural, composition and general musicianship skills, including the skills and understanding needed to gain grades in music theory. The classes are taught with humour and practical experience which really achieves results! This first class is for absolute beginners and teaches the absolute basics of music reading to support our youngest learners in their instrumental and vocal studies. Please note, there will be no classes on 14 or 21 February (half term). tutor: hannah ely



Saturday Music School The Saturday Music School is an inclusive set of group classes with a strong emphasis on learning through practical music-making. The School offers a variety of pathways, giving choice and progression to create, perform together, and learn about music from absolute beginners to A-level. 9.00

9:45 10:00

Theory Plus!

Theory Plus!

Samba

Beginners Grade 1

Grades 1-3

Beginners

9-14 yrs

7-11 yrs

6-8 yrs Junior Choir All levels 6-8 yrs

11:00

Intermediate Choir All levels

12:00

Chamber Music

A-level Music Technology

Grade 3+

By application

11-18 yrs

16+ yrs

Theory Plus!

A-level Music

Grades 4-5

By application

11-18 yrs

16+ yrs

9-13 yrs Orchestra

Sunday Family Jazz

Grade 2+ 11-18 yrs

13:00 13:30

GCSE Music By application

14:00

(A-level Music continues)

13-18 yrs 14:30

Chamber Music

Grade 3+ 15:30

11-18 yrs

(A-level Music Technology continues)

Indian Workshop 1 day course 14 March All levels 13-18 yrs

Sunday

16:00-17:15

25 Jan

All ages

1

Sunday

16:00-17:15

22 Feb

All ages

1

Sunday

16:00-17:15

29 Mar

All ages

1

£10 per adult, £5 per child, under 4’s free

Back again by popular demand our fantastic Sunday Family Jazz series, led by Joe Thompson, Musical Director for the Ivy Group. Whether you’re 8, Grade 8 or 88, come and spend an intimate hour with one of London’s top jazz trios, featuring a wide variety of lead instruments, having some fun. Learn some tricks of the trade and pick up some top tips on how to be a better performer as well as a better listener. Or just sit back and enjoy some great Sunday afternoon jazz, just for fun. tutor: joe thompson

Creating Music with GarageBand All levels

16:30

13-16 yrs

18:00 Pink = Play or sing together Yellow = Create your own music Blue = Learn about music Green = Learn to play or sing The Conservatoire Spring Course Guide 2015 12


Adult Music Day

Time

Dates

Group piano with iPad Level

Weeks

Fee

Learn to play or sing (Group instrumental tuition) As well as our individual instrumental and vocal tuition (see page 22) there’s a great choice of group instrumental tuition below. Group lessons have the advantage of being even more fun and sociable as well as offering more chance to develop ensemble playing skills from the outset.

Tuesday evening music Come and learn to play an instrument in a relaxed, friendly and supportive atmosphere. You’ll be learning in small groups (maximum four students) in a no pressure environment - an opportunity to explore learning an instrument and have fun at the same time! There will be a taster session on Tuesday 6 January at 7pm to help you decide which instrument is for youplease enquire for more information and to register your interest.

Violin group tuition

Tuesday 19:00-19:45 tutor: elise harper

Cello group tuition

Tuesday 19:00-19:45 tutor: alice murray

Flute group tuition

Tuesday tutor: tbc

13 Jan-24 Mar

NEW!

Tuesday 19:00-19:45 tutor: anna ter haar

Clarinet group tuition

13 Jan-24 Mar

19:00-19:45

13 Jan-24 Mar

NEW!

13 Jan-24 Mar


Beginners

10

£150

Beginners

10

£150

Beginners

10

£150

Beginners

10

£150

Friday Friday

19:15-20:00 19:15-20:00

16 Jan-13 Feb 27 Feb-27 Mar

Beginners to Grade 2 Beginners to Grade 2

5 5

£67.50 £67.50

This innovative course will teach you music reading and piano keyboard skills. You will learn in a small group and independently, using grand piano, upright pianos, iPad and keyboard with video resources combined with expert tuition. Each five week course stands alone but also progresses to the next five week course. Learn at your own pace but with the opportunity to play in a piano ensemble as well as developing your own skills. tutor: benjamin rous

Beginner Rock Band

NEW!

Friday 18:15-19:00 27 Feb-27 Mar Beginners 5 £75 This exciting new class will give you the chance to learn the basics on the key instruments in a band: guitar, bass, drums and keyboard. You will learn to play as a band, swapping to a new instrument each week. On the last week you’ll have an opportunity to perform a short set with your group to your invited family and friends. tutor: james howard

Improve your sight singing Tuesday Tuesday

20:00-20:45 20:00-20:45

NEW!


Beginner / Intermediate Beginner / Intermediate

5 5

£82.50 £82.50

Practise your sight singing skills in a small supportive group lesson with an experienced tutor who will guide you through exercises and songs showing you how to read at sight and learn music quickly. Develop your confidence in music reading as a singer, either as a solo singer preparing for a grade exam or a choral singers looking to improve their skills. tutor: hannah ely


Play or sing together

Blackheath Baroque Orchestra (16+ yrs)

Historical Performance Department The Historical Performance department is a new and exciting development in the Conservatoire’s life. Players of recorders, flutes, oboes, strings, piano/harpsichord, viola da gamba, theorbo, lute and archlute are welcome to join our thriving community of instrumentalists who share a love for making Early Music. The Conservatoire also has its own harpsichord, a French-style five octave single manual. The Historical Performance Department aims to be training ground and hub for music from the middle ages to early 19th century. It is led by leading period instrumentalist and researcher Lisete da Silva. Lisete’s classes are friendly and welcoming and music is played and enjoyed in a relaxed atmosphere. The department will offer courses, masterclasses, workshops, instrumental hubs, talks, lectures and concerts for all ages and abilities.

Tuesday

Tuesday

Lisete was trained at the Royal Academy of Music, as a recorder and baroque flute player she has extensive teaching and performing experience, which has led her to work in the EU and South America, notably in places in the UK such as the Wigmore Hall, Purcell Room, Cadogan Hall, Aldebugh Festival, amongst others with many leading chamber groups and period orchestras. She is a recording artist with CDs for Naxos, Quartz, Somm and Avie Records with repertoire ranging from Dornel, Bach to Contemporary music. She has broadcast for BBC radio 2, Radio 3, World Service, Portuguese TV, Spanish TV and Radio and Deutsche Welle. Lisete is an academic artistic advisor for the International Rameau Ensemble, Artistic Director of “Enter Baroque” in Slovenia and is currently undertaking PhD research in to the works of Jean Philippe Rameau with world renowned Rameau authority Graham Sadler and Charpentier authority Shiley Thompson at the Birmingham Conservatoire.



Grade 6+

8

£94

Grade 6+

8

£94

Offers students of Grade 6 and above the opportunity to play with a wide range of instruments in a chamber setting and explore the orchestral repertoire written before 1800 in a historically informed way. This term’s concert will include music by Bach and Rameau and will take place on Saturday 14 March at 7pm, with an afternoon rehearsal at 3pm. World renowned violinist and Baroque music expert Simon Standage will be guest tutor for three rehearsals and will perform with the group in the concert. These full rehearsals will be: 10 February, 3 and 10 March and will take place from 7-9.15pm (with a break at 8pm). There are two rehearsal times available for the other weekly rehearsals which will feature sectional rehearsals. Please note, there will be no rehearsals on 17 February (half term). tutors: lisete da silva and simon standage

Blackheath Baroque Ensemble (16+ yrs) Monday

Tutor Profile: Lisete Da Silva

19:00-20:00 20:15-21:15

20:00-21:00

12 Jan-9 Mar

Grade 6+

8

£94

Offers students of Grade 6 and above the opportunity to play with a wide range of instruments in a chamber setting and explore the orchestral repertoire written before 1800 in a historically informed way. It will be mostly one or two instruments per part. Please note, there will be no rehearsal on 17 February (half term). tutor: lisete da silva

Instrumental Groups Chamber Music Friday Friday

NEW!

19:30-21:00 19:30-21:00

16 Jan-27 Feb 16 Jan-27 Feb

Grade 3+ Grade 6+

6 6

£90 £90

Come and play in a trio, quartet or quintet in a relaxed environment with like-minded musicians. Receive guidance and coaching from a Conservatoire tutor, improve your ensemble skills and sight-reading, and meet other instrumentalists as you explore works from The Conservatoire’s extensive chamber music library and learn to perform as part of a group. Participants will be matched with other players of their level to create ensembles. Alternatively, existing groups looking for coaching for a particular performance or assessment are very welcome to attend. Each session includes tutored time and group rehearsal time, as well as a break for refreshments, and there is the option to perform in a concert at the end of the course. No previous experience of chamber music is necessary. All instruments welcome. tutor: bethan scolding

Flute Choir Saturday

12:00-13:00

17 Jan-28 Mar

Grade 2+

10

£90

A group for flautists of Grade 2 or above. An opportunity to meet fellow flautists and play together as an ensemble in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. tutor: sarah desbruslais

Jazz Sounds Saturday

12:00-14:00

10 Jan-28 Mar

By consultation

11

£175

This group offers an opportunity for improvisation in a variety of jazz-influenced styles this friendly and informal class is ideal for those who want to develop their musical knowledge and technique. tutor: aaron liddard


Singing Groups Women’s Choir Wednesday

11:00-12:00

Create your own music

Advanced Creative Music Technology (15+ yrs) 7 Jan-25 Mar

Some experience preferred

11

£55

Did you know it’s been scientifically proven that singing is good for your health? Come and test the theory and join our choir in singing a huge range of music from classical to contemporary. All ages and all levels of experience welcome, all you need is enthusiasm! tutor: robyn sevastos

Singers Unlimited (60+ yrs) Wednesday

12:45-13:45

14 Jan-25 Mar

For mature solo singers

10

£30

A masterclass for solo singers of retirement age. An opportunity to build confidence and improve your performance in front of a group. Anything goes repertoire-wise, just bring along your song and sheet music if you wish to be accompanied. Participants perform regularly at concerts, events and in nursing homes. tutor: robyn sevastos

Take Note: Contemporary Choir Wednesday

20:00-21:30

7 Jan-25 Mar

All levels

11

£82.50

An energetic group focussing on a contemporary choral repertoire, from musicals to jazz, and Gilbert & Sullivan to pop with a host of other genres in between. Ideal for those wanting to discover a range of music with likeminded individuals, and improve vocal technique. This group is half price to students taking individual instrumental or vocal lessons at the Conservatoire. tutors: hilary campbell & james dixon

Greenwich Meridian Choir Thursday

20:00-21:30

8 Jan-26 Mar

All levels

11

£82.50

This choir welcomes experienced singers as well as being perfect for those who have little or no experience of singing or who are returning to it after a long gap; an ability to read music is not essential. We sing a wide range of classical choral repertoire as well as exploring other genres such as world and folk music. This group is half price to students taking individual instrumental or vocal lessons at the Conservatoire. tutor: james dixon

Catch Me if You Can-An afternoon of Madrigal and Catch Singing Saturday

14:00-18:00

7 Feb

All levels

NEW!

1

£25

From Purcell to Lady Gaga, this workshop explores madrigal singing in both traditional and unexpected guises! Through warm up games, rounds, and songs in several parts, led by experienced professionals, the session offers singers of all abilities the chance to make music and explore a range of catchy songs with like-minded people. Get your lips around some fast and furious text-driven singing! tutors: hilary campbell and richard harker

Tuesday

15:30-16:30

13 Jan-10 Feb

NEW!


5

£105

Create and shape music using our Mac Pro studio, live room and instruments, and any of your own equipment. Develop your studio skills in sequencing, multi-track recording, mixing, sample programming and running a recording session with performers. Push your arranging and song-writing / composing skills to create powerful, stylish music. This small group short course would be a good introduction for anyone considering A-level Music Technology. tutor: ed scolding

Creating music with Garageband (16+ yrs) Tuesday Tuesday

19:00-20:00 19:00-20:00


No experience required No experience required

5 5

£60 £60

Bring your iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch or MacBook and join our new class using one of the most popular pieces of music software around-GarageBand. You will be introduced to different aspects of the software and you will develop your creative skills producing songs and instrumentals on your own or in small groups. Hook up to our studio instruments and equipment to take your music to the next level! tutor: ed scolding

A-level Music Technology (16+ yrs) Saturday

10.00-14.30

10 Jan-28 Mar

By application

10

£540

A-level Music Technology is an in-depth, practical course where students refine skills and knowledge of the techniques, equipment and styles of the modern music industry by recording, sequencing, arranging and mixing using professional equipment and software. Please enquire for more information as this course can be started at different points of the year. Please note, there will be no classes on 14 or 21 February (half term). tutor: ed scolding

Tutor Profile: Hattie Webb

Hattie is a singer, harpist and songwriter and has been working professionally in the band The Webb Sisters with her sister Charley since they were children. The Webb Sisters toured with Leonard Cohen as part of his band between 2008-2013, playing to over 4 million people. Hattie and Charley have written and recorded three albums and three EPs, winning ‘best song’ in the Independent Music Awards and receiving album, single and record of the week on iTunes and BBC Radio Two. Hattie has worked closely in the studio, recording with artists Sting, Natalie Maines, The Avett Brothers, Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Royal performances include for HM The Queen, HRH Princess Anne, HRH Prince Andrew, HRH Princess Beatrice and HRH Princess Eugenie. Hattie has also toured and performed alongside Richard Thompson, Jamie Cullum, Rufus Wainwright, Gotye, Jason Mraz, James Morrison, Kubb, Katie Melua, Glen Hansard and Joe Echo. www.thewebbsisters.com



Creativity, songwriting and performance workshop (16+ yrs) Monday

19:00-21:30

23 Feb–16 Mar

All Levels

NEW! 4

£250

We’re delighted to offer a new four week course to enhance creativity, develop song writing skills and to master performance confidence. The course will include tools to break through past performance blocks and gain the confidence to enjoy the performance experience. You will come away from this course with increased confidence to perform with the natural ability you have, a deeper understanding of your creative mind, and with a group of self-penned songs and an arsenal of cover songs. You’ll also have the opportunity to take your set live to an audience or you may wish to arrange to make a recording (see Recording artist for a day below). tutor: hattie webb

Recording artist for the day (16+ yrs) By arrangement

NEW!

Some performance experience required

A brief history of the concerto Wednesday

12:30-14:30

NEW!

28 Jan-18 Feb

1

£150

Wednesday

12:30-14:30

NEW!

25 Feb-18 Mar

No experience required


Music that changed the world: Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique 19:30-21:00

29 Jan

26 Feb

NEW!


4

£120

4

£120


NEW! 1

£20

1

£20

One of the first operas to depict contemporary life with a direct and uncompromising gaze, Verdi’s great masterpiece opened the way for a string of operas, from Carmen to Madam Butterfly that dealt head on with real and intractable problems of the modern world. So shocking that early productions had to be transposed back 200 years to the court of Louise XIV, it ended forefver the older idea of opera as primarily concerned wtih royalty and aristocracy and ushered in some of the greatest masterpieces seen on the musical stage. tutor: john andrews

Music that changed the world: Stravinsky The Rite of Spring 19:30-21:00

26 Mar


NEW! 1

£20

The riot that erupted during the first performance of Stravinsky’s Le Sacre de Printemps is one of the most famous in muiscal history. But how had the worlds of music and ballet reached such a stage of conflicting antagonisms? And why did thie piece above all prove such a cruicible for those tensions. On the eve of the greatest global conflict the world had yet realised, music and dance were about to enter a generation of fighting for the soul of the western cultural tradition, a conflict which is as yet unresolved. tutor: john andrews Friday

From the courts of the Italian Renaissance to the proliferation of musical styles that now accompany the storytelling through dance that is ballet. Conductor and music educator John Andrews will take us on a whistle stop tour of how the genre developed. tutor: john andrews

Thursday

19:30-21:00

Conducting course with Denise Ham - Observers

From the first concertos in the Baroque era where a small group of instruments was featured against the backdrop of the orchestra, to the rise of the virtuoso solo performer, John Andrews will guide us through the development of the concerto which saw the performer replace the composer as the headline act of a musical performance. tutor: john andrews

A brief history of ballet

Thursday

Thursday

Arrange a mutually convenient day with us to work in our studio to record your music. Bring fully fledged songs or the first ideas for your track and get hands-on advice on arranging, song-writing, multi-track recording and mixing. After the session your producer will mix and master your track(s) for you. tutor: ed scolding

Learn about music

Music that changed the world: Verdi La Traviata

11:15-17:15

Please enquire

By application

1

£20

Denise Ham is renowned for equipping conductors with an effectcive technique and helping to solve the physical and musical problems they face. Her teaching combines the musical tradition of the Wagner-Liszt school with the Toscanini-Barzin technique and is applicable to both choral and orchestral conducting. The aim for every student is to convey musical intention clearly to the performers through gesture rather than speech. Observers are warmly invited to attend any session of this course and may participate in the technique sessions if they wish. The music this term is by Beethoven, Liadov and Bruch. During the day you will observe fascinating conversations about th emusic being studied and Denise’s inspiring tuition on how a conductor communicates with other musicians through gesture. tutor; denise ham

A-level Music (16+ yrs) Saturday

11:00-15:30

10 Jan - 28 Mar

By application

10

£540

A diverse and engaging course where students really get to explore music in detail, developing their musical skills and understanding through performing and composing music and by studying set pieces by established composers and performers. tutors: philip sawyers, ed scolding, matthew schellhorn and benjamin rous

More than any composer, Berlioz revolutionissed our conception of what it is to be a creative artist. In his lionisation of Beethoven, his passionate affairs, his dabbling in opiates and his vision of music as inextricably linked to the literary and pictorial arts, he created an image of the composer as tortured genius that is still with us today. In his haunted Symphonie Fantastique he explores the blackest reaches of his own mind in music that really did change the cultural landscape forever. tutor: john andrews



Individual and shared instrumental and vocal tuition for all ages When you choose to study at the Conservatoire, you get so much more than just a music lesson. You become part of a vibrant community of musicians with access to a range of options and added benefits which greatly enhance your learning, skills and enjoyment. We have over 130 years of experience teaching both adults and children. Whether you’re a beginner or have been playing for years, the Conservatoire will make the most of your musical experience.

More Benefits

Termly Fees

More Options

• We teach both adults and children, from complete beginners through to graduate and diploma level

Standard fees

• Daytime, evening and weekend lessons available to fit in with your schedule • Choose from 30, 45 or 60 minute lessons (or longer by consultation)

‘Off peak’ (All day Sunday and before 4pm on weekdays)

• A dynamic and creative community of musicians • Regular performance opportunities • Practice rooms at no charge (subject to availability)

30mins

£279

£216

• A standard term is twelve weekly lessons but you’re welcome to discuss other options with us, including alternate week lessons and short courses

• Regular feedback and reports

45mins

£408

£312

60mins

£528

£390

• On-site music supplies, instrument rental and repairs

- Being in familiar and comfortable surroundings with no additional travel - Providing your accompanist, who you also have the chance to rehearse with beforehand

• Access to digital recording facilities

• Option to take graded exams

• As we are an ABRSM exam centre, we take the hassle out of exams by providing you with extra support: - Scheduling the exams for you

• Opportunities for ensemble and group playing

• Personalised programme to meet your needs • Shared lessons available for children (please enquire for pricing)

• Further discounts on certain related classes (please enquire)

You get more than just a music lesson:

• High quality vocal and instrumental teaching in a wide variety of musical styles

- Pre-exam workshops in aural and scales at no extra charge

• Masterclasses and workshops • Opportunity to be selected for The Accent Collective - a special programme for gifted students • Discounts on multiple instrumental or vocal studies

• Enrol at any time of the year

• Discounts for additional family members

The Conservatoire Spring Course Guide 2015

To book a course or find out more call 020 8852 0234 or visit www.conservatoire.org.uk

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Monday Wednesday

Art for Early Years, Children and Teenagers (0-16 yrs) Due to popular demand we have included another ‘Art Venture Club’ for 7-12 year olds on Wednesday, a new ‘Drawing Skills’ class for 9-14 year olds on Saturday morning and an additional ‘Little Art Venture Club’ on a Tuesday morning. To guarantee a place on our fantastic children’s art courses please ensure you book early.

Monday Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday

9:30-10:15

*NEW 5 Jan-23 Mar 5 Jan-23 Mar 5 Jan-23 Mar 6 Jan-24 Mar 6 Jan-24 Mar 7 Jan-25 Mar 7 Jan-25 Mar

10:30-11:30 13:45-14:45 9:30-10:15* 10:30-11:30* 9:30-10:15 10:30-11:30

TIMES! 0-2 yrs 2-4 yrs 2-4 yrs 0-2 yrs 2-4 yrs 0-2 yrs 2-4 yrs

11 11 11 11 11 11 11

£58 £77 £77 £58 £77 £58 £77

The little Art-venture club will introduce your child to art making alongside a parent/carer in a safe and fun environment. Your child will learn new skills on a week-to-week basis and gain more confidence in the vocabulary they use to describe what they see and feel. This term they will make artwork around the theme of music, movement and dance. They will make carnival instruments; create paintings inspired by Matisse’s ‘The Dance’ and leap into the pages of the book “Giraffes Can’t Dance”. Children will be given an ‘Art-venture Passport Book’, which they can keep and bring to class each week to receive a stamp every time they learn something exciting and new! tutor: sue harris

Little Art Venture Club (4-6 yrs) Monday Wednesday

16:00-17:15 16:00-17:15


4-6 yrs 4-6 yrs

11 11

17:00-18:15 16:00-17:15*

11 11

£96 £96

All aboard for a fun packed exploration of the world of art with Art-venture Club. Designed to give your child the chance to explore a range of materials and media from model making, printmaking, puppetry, painting and drawing, the planned activities will stimulate your child’s creativity, increase their visual awareness and above all inspire enthusiasm and enjoyment.

Day Time Dates Level Weeks Fee ‘ART BEATS’: Leap into Spring as we explore the theme of dance and movement in our exciting term time and holiday children’s art courses. Discover Degas’ ballerinas in a unique pastel workshop, build a magical theatre box fit for the West-End, make kinetic wind sculptures that twist and turn or learn to dress make in our “Strictly Come Dress-Making” half term workshop.

Little Art Venture Club (0-4 yrs)

*NEW TIME! 5 Jan-23 Mar 7-12 yrs 7 Jan-25 Mar 7-12 yrs

The ‘Art-venture’ Club (7-12 yrs)

£96 £96

The little Art-venture club is a fantastic introduction to the world of art! Your child will learn new skills on a week-to-week basis in a safe and hugely entertaining environment, whilst gaining more confidence in the vocabulary they use to describe what they see and feel. This term they will make artwork around the theme of music, movement and dance. They will be looking at how to convey movement in both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional art forms and take inspiration from the pastel drawings of Degas’ dancers.

This term our inspiration is from the world of dance and art. We’ll explore the collaborations of artists and dance companies such as Andy Warhol’s ‘Rainforest’ for Merce Cunningham and the grand Matisse and Coco Chanel projects with the Ballets Russes. Making our own sculptures, scenic painting and prints inspired by costume and set design. tutor: kirsten lyle

Digital Photography for Children (9-14 yrs) Monday

17:00 -18:30

5 Jan-9 Feb

NEW!

All Levels

6

£72

Photography is such an exciting, creative and useful talent. Who doesn’t want to capture a magical moment or beautiful scene? This exciting new short course will enhance children’s observation and communication skills whilst boosting creativity and confidence. What’s more it will allow students the space to express themselves through photography while developing their unique vision of the world around them. They will also have the opportunity to use Digital SLR cameras and gain an introduction to a range of photography techniques that they can apply during session times and in future adventures to build a portfolio of images! tutor: xenia demetriou

Tutor Profile: Xenia Demetriou

Xenia is a professional photographer and educator working in diverse areas of photographic practice with work published worldwide. She has delivered photography workshops and training programmes within a wide range of settings and is also the founder of social enterprise Eye4Change.

Children will be given an ‘Art-venture Passport Book’, which they can keep and bring to class each week to receive a stamp every time they learn something exciting and new! tutor: sue harris



Drawing Skills (9-14 yrs) Thursday Thursday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday

17:30-19:00 17:30-19:00 9:30-11:00 9:30-11:00 11:00-12:30 11:00-12:30

8 Jan-12 Feb 26 Feb –26 Mar 10 Jan-14 Feb 28 Feb-28 Mar 10 Jan-14 Feb 28 Feb -28 Mar

All levels All levels All levels All levels All levels All levels

6 5 6 5 6 5

£63 £53 £63 £53 £63 £53

This course is perfectly designed for children and teenagers who want to explore and develop drawing techniques under expert yet friendly guidance. Students will draw both from nature and reference material as they gain a deeper understanding about representation and expression through mark making. Students will study the works of other artists to expand their visual literacy. tutor: natalia sitko and tom clifford

Decorative Arts (6-12 yrs) Thursday Thursday

16:15 -17:30 16:15 -17:30

8 Jan-12 Feb 26 Feb -26 Mar


6 5

£52.50 £43.75

Get crafty and explore the decorative arts in this fantastic series of classes. The focus for this term will be on Sonia Delaunay, an artist famed for her strong sense of light and movement and bold stage designs. The course will cover mask making, costume, fabric printing on scarves, dancing dolls and puppetry! tutor: paula sanders

Sewing Club (7-11 yrs) Thursday

‘Magical Box’ - Design and Model Making (6-10 yrs) Tuesday Tuesday

16:00-17:30 16:00-17:30


All Levels All Levels

6 5

£63 £53

This course is a wonderful opportunity for your child to learn more about the mystery and hidden wonder of stagecraft. Students will learn step-by-step how to build a miniature theatre or ‘model box’ designing their own unique scenery and props to fit inside. This course uniquely combines storytelling, imagination and art making in one magical project. tutor: heather burrell

Junior Portfolio Workshop (8-12 yrs) Wednesday Wednesday

17:30-18:45 17:30-18:45

7 Jan-11 Feb 25 Feb -25 Mar


6 5

£52.50 £43.75

Come and work in the Conservatoire artist’s studio and build your own portfolio of work. Students will take inspiration from past masters and contemporary artists and develop skills in a variety of media including painting, printing, sculpture and photography. Create a unique body of work that expresses your artistic identity and talent. tutor: kirsten lyle

Comic Book Illustration and Character Design (7-11 yrs) Wednesday Wednesday

17:45-19:00 17:45-19:00



6 5

16:30-18:00

26 Feb -26 Mar

All levels

5

£75

Miss Libby Rose is back! Sewing has so many benefits from nurturing creativity to teaching children about planning and following instructions, as well as helping build hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Libby’s enthusiasm and passion will inspire the children as they learn the basics of sewing and become proficient on the sewing machine and ultimately have fun making their first practical projects. Over the five weeks the children will make a cushion and a skirt or pair of shorts. Book quickly as places will go fast! tutor: miss libby rose

GCSE and A Level Art (13-18 yrs). By Application Saturday

11:00-14:00

10 Jan-28 Mar

A level

11

Saturday

14:00-17:00

10 Jan-28 Mar

GCSE

11

£396 per term £396 per term

This course is for anyone wishing to take GCSE, AS or A2 in Art and Design. The course is also suitable for students wishing to build a portfolio for application to a BTEC course. You will learn and develop your skills in a professional and supportive art studio environment under the supervision of our expert PGCE qualified art and design tutor-whilst having fun at the same time. tutor: natalia sitko

£52.50 £43.75

Explore the art of storytelling and learn basic design principles involved in creating comics and characters. This course will involve collaborative exercises as you learn to brain storm and develop character ideas together and bring your imagination to life in one of the coolest art forms around. The course will cover storytelling, composition design, pencilling, inking and lettering under the expert guidance of a professional concept artist. tutor: claudia borfiga/elliot kruszynski




Adult Art Day

Design

Time

Dates

Introduction to Garden Design (18+ yrs) Monday

10:00-15:00

19 Jan-9 Feb

Level

NEW!

All levels

Weeks

Fee

4

£160

Make sure your garden is looking its best come this summer with this introductory course. We will teach you the basic concepts behind garden design, including the required techniques to bring ideas to life and how to present them well. Discuss sources of inspiration and undertake practical tasks, including drawing up outline plans and creating sample boards. Ideal for home gardeners looking to design their own garden! tutor: tbc

Interior Design-Next Step (18+ yrs) Thursday

Family Art Club Sunday Sunday

10:30-12:00 10:30-12:00

11:00-14:00

8 Jan-12 Feb

NEW!

All levels

6

£144

Have you ever dreamed of owning a home that would sit comfortably on the pages of a glossy magazine? Newcomers and experienced students are invited to come join us and learn the tricks of the trade to make your interior design scheme crackle and pop. We will consider user requirements, strategic design and different ways to communicate your ideas. We will also explore how a fresh look at space planning, ergonomics, colour, light, construction and soft furnishings can revitalise your home. tutor: keith clarke 1 Feb 1 Mar

All Ages All Ages

1 1

£15* £15*

Join us on the first Sunday of every month for our hugely popular family art adventure. With an exciting new theme each month and under the expert supervision of our artist tutors-each session is relaxed and incredibly fun! Places are limited so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment. *Per family per session, Max 3 children per family group. Sunday 1st February: Face it!-Come and have some fun making caricature portraits of your family. A sense of humour is a definite requirement! Sunday 1st March: Mad Hatter’s Tea Party-Join us for some millinery madness and create your very own party piece hat to take home.

Drawing and Painting

The Blackheath Drawing Course part 3 (18+ yrs) Monday

10:30-16:30

5 Jan-2 Mar

NEW!


8

£320

Set in our stunning Victorian drawing studio, this drawing course covers observational, expressive and imaginative drawing. This course is ideal for those who have studied part 2 of ‘The Blackheath Drawing Course’ and those who have gained a more advanced level of drawing skills. Basic materials provided. tutor: simon willems

Introduction to Oil Painting (18+ yrs) Monday

18:30-21:00

5 Jan-9 Feb

All levels

6

£162

Some of the most impressive and famous paintings in the world are oil paintings. Now it’s your chance to turn your hand to painting with oils. Guided painting exercises will provide safe and encouraging starting points and helpful strategies. Suitable for complete beginners/those wanting a refresher. All materials included. tutor: luke jones



Life Painting (18+ yrs) Tuesday

10:00-13:00

6 Jan-24 Mar

All Levels

11

£12

Develop confidence and skills in painting directly from the model and explore a range of skills including colour mixing to capture the effects of light and shadow, spatial qualities and the exquisite forms of the body. tutor: fergus mchardy

Life Drawing (18+ yrs) Tuesday

14:00-16:45

6 Jan-24 Mar

All Levels

11

£116.87 or £12 drop subject to space.

Develop your confidence and practical skills in drawing the figure from observation. All materials are included. Ideal if you are a beginner or have some experience in drawing. tutor: fergus mchardy

Painting Technique - Beginners (16+ yrs) Tuesday

12:00-15:00

6 Jan-24 Mar

NEW!

Beginners

11

£220 or £25 per class to drop in

The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to oil painting technique for students with little or no experience of oil painting technique. During this course the instructor will demonstrate a variety of painting techniques and coach the students through a series of exercise designed to utilize these techniques. The emphasis of the course is on the practical demonstration of academic oil painting technique as previously taught on a traditional Fine Art Painting Foundation or Degree Course.

Portraiture and Self Portraiture - Drawing and Oil Painting (18+ yrs) Tuesday

19:00-21:00

6 Jan-10 Feb

All Levels

6

NEW!

£96

Through observation mainly from life and some photography, students will explore the building blocks of successful portraiture. The courses aim is to not only enable students to capture someone’s likeness but also to convey a sitter’s character, as well as expressing our own artistic preferences through our chosen medium. We will work in pencil, charcoal, collage, photography and paint. Students will be introduced to examples from artists’ work both past and present to help them understand the tips and tricks that are useful in portraiture. tutor: tom clifford

Drawing and Painting on your tablet/iPad (18+ yrs) Tuesday

19:00-21:00

3 Mar-24 Mar

All Levels

4

£68

First it was used to access the internet or play games but now you can learn how to draw and paint on your iPad or tablet! Learn how to select and mix colours, apply mark making techniques and apply effects of pen, wash, brush, pastel etc. Focus will be on drawing and painting from observation. Students will need to bring their own ipad with ‘Inspire Pro’ App and a stylus. tutor: tom clifford

Botanical Illustration (18+ yrs) Wednesday

9:30-12:00

7 Jan-11 Feb

All Levels

6

£144

Discover the techniques and materials required to begin your own botanical illustrations. Learn how to create accurate illustrations that capture the beauty and science in nature. Students should bring their own sketchbook. tutor: joanne roberts

Drawing For the Terrified (18+ yrs) Wednesday

10:00-13:00

25 Feb-18 Mar

All Levels

4

£96

The course consists of 11 three hour sessions during with the students would expect to acquire a solid foundation of oil painting technique and its practical application. The instructor will supply wood panels for the set technique exercises; Students will be advised in the first session which materials and paints to purchase for the course. tutor: rachel levitas

For anyone that has ever wanted to have a go at drawing but not quite summoned up the courage, you’ll be gently introduced to basic drawing skills and techniques. Basic materials provided. tutor: simon willems

This course is taught by Rachel Levitas, Award Winning painter, Lynn Painter-Stainer first prize winner 2010 and postgraduate of the Royal Academy Schools.

Drawing for the less terrified (18+ yrs) Wednesday

12:30-15:30

7 Jan-11 Feb

Some experience

6

£144

Following on from the introductory ‘Drawing for the Terrified’ course, Drawing is an opportunity for students to harness and develop their basic drawing skills and techniques on to the next level. Exploring the key elements of line, tone, form and composition we will explore strategic drawing exercises through a variety of means and methods. tutor: simon willems

Painting Technique - Intermediate/Advanced (16+ yrs) Sunday

10:00-13:00

11 Jan-29 Mar

Some experience

NEW!

11

£220 or £25 per class to drop in

The aim of this course is to build on the beginner’s introduction to oil painting technique. The students are encouraged to utilize the techniques and skills acquired in the beginner’s course to express their own artistic ideas in the development of their own work. During this course the instructor would expect to provide personally tailored practical guidance in facilitating a student’s ideas, and to discuss presentation and framing of finished work and opportunities to exhibit. This rolling course consists of terms of 11 three hour sessions during with the students would expect to develop acquired oil painting technique in realisation of their own ideas. Students are expected to supply their own materials for this course. tutor: rachel levitas This course is taught by Rachel Levitas, Award Winning painter, Lynn Painter-Stainer first prize winner 2010 and postgraduate of the Royal Academy Schools. The Conservatoire Spring Course Guide 2015 30


Evening Life Drawing (18+ yrs) Wednesday Wednesday

19:00-21:30 19:00-21:30

7 Jan 14 Jan-11 Feb

All Levels-Taster Session All Levels

1 5

£20 £90

Develop your confidence and practical skills in drawing the nude figure from observation. Our tutors will be on hand to help with drawing exercises and helpful strategies. Suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some experience in drawing. All materials included. tutor: luke jones and andrea voisey

Developing Drawing and Painting Projects (18+ yrs) Thursday

10:00-16:00

8 Jan-26 Mar

All Levels

11

£220

Explore the creative journey from initial ideas to finished pieces. Develop your visual research methods, material experimentation, and critical awareness whilst working towards the completion of your own projects in drawing, painting and mixed media. Basic materials provided. tutor: david webb

Advanced Life Drawing (18+ yrs) Thursday

19:00-22:00

NEW!

26 Feb-26 Mar

All Levels

5

£135

This short course is ideal for Artists, or students who have some experience of life drawing/painting. We will focus on working directly from the nude in a poetic, expressive and imaginative way. Colour theory will be central, working with charcoal, coloured pastel and simple acrylic colours. Students will be encouraged to experiment, and develop a highly personal response. tutor: david webb

Sculpture

Adult Sculpture (18+ yrs) Tuesday

19:00-21:00

6 Jan-3 Mar

All Levels

8

£176

Open to all adult students regardless of experience or ability. An opportunity to explore your own ideas and passions, this hands-on class offers individual guidance through the process, using different materials, tools and techniques. All tools and materials provided. tutor: maggie higginson

Printmaking

Printmaking for Textiles (18+ yrs) Friday

10:00-13:00

23 Jan-6 Mar

All Levels

6

£135

Want to make your own design for home furnishings and fashion accessories? Learn how to make and use stamps, stencils, print blocks and screens. You will investigate how to use wax and dyes to create your own textile mono-prints, layered imagery and repeat patterns. All levels welcome. tutor: beverley sell

Studies

‘The Art of Japonisme’ - the impact of Japanese art on the West (18+ yrs) Thursday

19:30-21:30

8 Jan-12 Feb

All Levels

6

£60

When Japan opened for trade in 1853, goods coming to the West created a passion for all things Japanese: when the Impressionists discovered the prints of the ‘floating world’, Western art changed forever. tutor: alison meek

Flower Arranging NEW!

Spring Flower Arranging Taster Session (18+ yrs) Monday

18:30-21:00

23 Feb

All levels

NEW!

1

£30

This is a taster session for beginners where you will be introduced to the basic skills needed to make simple but beautiful flower arrangements. This session will outline how you can develop your skills to enhance your understanding of colour, form and texture. tutor: ian summers

Spring Flower Arranging (18+ yrs) Monday

18:30-21:00

2 Mar– 23 Mar

NEW!

All levels

3

£90

Try a number of short projects with an introduction to flower arranging. You will be introduced to the basic skills needed to make simple but beautiful arrangements. Develop your skills creating beautiful pieces for the home and for gifts. tutor: ian summers



Early Years Drama (0-6 yrs) Day

Time

Dates

Level

Weeks

Fee

Monday

9:30-10:15

5 Jan-23 Mar

All levels

11

£57.75

Early Years Drama (18mths up to 3yrs)

Come along and join us on adventures of the imagination, inventing new stories and exploring old ones. This class is based on interactive storytelling and ensemble theatre techniques which will encourage and nurture creative play. tutor: jo giirdlestone

Early Years Drama (3 & 4 yrs) Monday Monday Monday Tuesday

11:30-12:15 13:00-13:45 14:00-14:45 13:00-13:45

5 Jan-23 Mar 5 Jan-23 Mar 5 Jan-23 Mar 6 Jan–24 Mar


11 11 11 11

£57.75 £57.75 £57.75 £57.75

Come along and join us on adventures of the imagination, inventing new stories and exploring old ones. This class is based on interactive storytelling and ensemble theatre techniques which will encourage and nurture creative play. tutor: jo girdlestone

Storytelling with Floods of Ink (4-6 yrs) Friday

Millinery NEW! We are really excited to welcome award winning milliner, Katherine Elizabeth, to the Conservatoire this spring. You can find out more about Katherine on her website www.katherineelizabethhats.com Her classes can be booked individually or as a group session for up to 15 people

Evening Class in Ascot Inspired Headpiece (18+ yrs) Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday

19:00- 21:30 19:00- 21:30 19:00- 21:00 19:00- 21:00

28 Jan 11 Feb 25 Feb 11 Mar


NEW!

1 1 1 1

16:15-17:00

9 Jan–27 Mar

All levels

11

£57.75

Do you love to tell stories and make up characters? This is the place to be! Join us on a wonderful storytelling adventure every week, where we transform a small room into a world of imagination. We use a holistic, creative approach to tell a story each week with your help. From books, materials, drawings, sets, objects and toys, we visit new lands each week. Are your ready for the journey of a lifetime? We welcome soldiers, princesses, animals and children! tutors: lawrence alliston-greiner and amber-rose may

£42 £42 £42 £42

In this fabulous new class, you will learn how to create a beautiful headpiece using sinamay bases; learn how to cover in fabric, cut and curl feathers into interesting shapes, use netting, ribbons, flowers, beads to create a show stopping hat perfect for Ascot! Or if you prefer why not make a fashionable 1940’s inspired Felt Sculptural Headpiece, guaranteed to turn heads this winter. tutor: katherine elizabeth

Day Class in Blocking Sinamay / Sculptural Felt (18+ yrs) Friday Friday

10:00-14:00 10:00-14:00

27 Feb

20 Mar


NEW!

1 1

£80 £80

In this exciting new class, you will expand your millinery knowledge by learning how to block a bespoke headpiece on wooden Millinery blocks. You will then cut, wire and edge the headpiece using age old Millinery techniques. Katherine herself will explain and demonstrate the steps and procedure of making a headpiece and then trimming it with feathers, sinamay, fabric, netting and beads etc. At the end of the class you will be stepping out in either a beautiful new headpiece with sinamay or a gorgeous felt cloche hat! tutor: katherine elizabeth



Children and Teenagers Drama Day

Time

Dates

Level

Weeks

Fee

All levels

11

£115.50

Primary School Age Drama (5-11 yrs) Junior Theatre Workshop (7-10yrs) Saturday

9:15-10:45

10 Jan-28 Mar

We work as an ensemble-using theatre games to build rapport and skills with special emphasis on movement, mime, confidence building and, of course, creativity! But most of all we have fun! tutor: ian summers

Secondary School Age Drama (11-18 yrs) Intermediate Theatre Workshop (10-12yrs) Saturday

12:45-14:15

10 Jan-28 Mar

All levels

11

£115.50

An introductory course for those who enjoy drama-no experience necessary. Students will be introduced to the core elements of theatre through storytelling, role play, physical and vocal development and simple script work tutor: simon geal

Blackheath Youth Theatre Academy (13-15yrs) Saturday

14:15-15:45

10 Jan-28 Mar

All levels

11

£115.50

This course is for those who want to discover more about theatre and acting. Students will be actively encouraged to use their own ideas and given the opportunity to explore their creativity and performance skills, whilst working as an ensemble. Employing a wide variety of acting techniques, devised work and scripted plays, the group will perform in a production every term. The course also provides the opportunity for students to progress from the Intermediate Theatre Workshop and training for those who would like to join Blackheath Youth Theatre. tutor: simon geal

Blackheath Youth Theatre (16-21yrs) Saturday

15:45-17:45

10 Jan-28 Mar

All levels

11

£115.50

Blackheath Youth Theatre is the principal theatre company at the Conservatoire. It is a foundation course for students who are considering going to drama school and a career in acting. Through workshops and performance, students will be given the opportunity to develop every aspect of their acting ability and technique in depth.

LAMDA Acting Examinations Our drama tutors are available to give students one to one tuition to prepare for these accredited qualifications-for full information please visit www.lamda.org.uk/examinations. This tuition is by arrangement and is available to students of all ages and abilities. Please call us or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

The company have performed in the West End at the Drill Hall in The Grapes of Wrath, Rock ‘n’ Roll, The Crucible. The Trial and A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Blackheath Concert Halls and at the Bakehouse Theatre in Our Town, Uncle Vanya, Three Sisters and The Caucasian Chalk Circle. They have also appeared in the Horrible Histories audio cd series and films for the BBC and the British Film Institute. Members have gone on to study at the Drama Centre London, Rose Bruford, the Brit School, the National Youth Theatre and Oxford University, amongst others - and some remain active members to this day. tutor: simon geal



Children’s Half-Term Holiday Courses Spring ‘15 Mon 16- Fri 20 Feb ART Ages 3-5 Session time 10am to 12pm

Wiggle, Shake & Stomp* Mon 16th Feb Dinosaurs stomp, spiders scuttle, birds flap and snakes slither. Journey into the animal kingdom and explore how colour and mark making can be used to express feeling and show movement. A line is a dot that went for a walk, but how will you move? *Please make sure your child comes to class in old clothes as we may get a little messy! Tutor: Sue Harris

Ages 5-11 Session time 9am to 3.30pm

Make it POP!-Pop-Up Book Making Mon 16th Feb Write your own story and bring the tale to life by turning it into a magical pop- up book to treasure. You will learn how to make moving parts, secret compartments and hidden surprises, which will amaze and dazzle your reader. Let your head do the imagining, your hands do the making and the book will do ALL the talking. Tutor: Kirsten Lyle

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Street Dance & Martial Arts Action Figures Tue 17th Feb

DRAMA

This workshop will look at martial art action heroes, skateboarding legends and the latest street dance video images for inspiration. Students will use mod armature wire, aluminium mesh and mod roc to design and make 3-dimensional figures. The sculpted figures will be finished with a super cool painted metallic finish. Tutor: Maggie Higginson

Ages 13 - 16

Crazy Carnival Creations Wed 18th Feb Celebrate carnival at the Conservatoire as we look to Brazil and beyond for inspiration. The workshop will be an explosion of vibrant colour, samba beats and big gesture mark making. Discover the mystery and excitement of carnival masks and the unabashed energy of Carnival decoration. This is your chance to represent the world’s greatest carnival in colour and paint. Tutor: Tom Clifford

Strictly Come Dressmaking Thu 19th Feb Bring some glitz and glamour to a doll’s wardrobe and learn some basic dressmaking skills. Design and make your very own Strictly Come Ballroom dress for a doll and take it home to show off to all your friends and family. (One Barbie sized doll will be provided as a model for the day per child but please feel free to bring your own) Tutor: Paula Sanders

Degas BallerinasA Pastel Workshop Fri 20th Feb The French artist Degas had a lifelong obsession with dance and movement and captured some beautiful moments of the dancers in his series of drawings and paintings at the Paris Opera. It is well known that Degas sketched from life but he also used photography as a tool to capture the human figure in motion. This workshop will use photographs and film as references to build a series of exciting motion pictures using charcoal and chalk pastels. Students will learn pastel techniques such as layering, crosshatching and scumbling. Tutor: Sophie Cook

Session time 10am – 2pm

Writing Cafe with Floods of Ink Wed 18Th – Fri 20th Feb Age 13-16? Do you enjoy writing but are unsure where to start? Join Floods of Ink, a theatre company specialising in working for children and young people, at the Writing Cafe. Explore your skills as a writer to develop and discover a unique voice. In a relaxed atmosphere you will have the chance to get your ideas from your head to the page. At the end of the three days there is an opportunity to share your writing at a rehearsed reading with professional actors. Suitable for beginners or those with writing experience. Get your creative heads on and pens at the ready. Sign up now! Tutors: Lawrence Alliston-Greiner and Amber-Rose May

Ages 9 - 14 Session time 10am – 4pm (Performance on Friday at 6:30pm)

The Merchant of VeniceShakespeare Drama Workshop Mon 16th – Fri 20th Feb “The quality of mercy is not strain’d ; It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath. It is twice blest...» A modern adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s most popular and timeless plays. The play combines comedy, drama and romance to explore themes that are just as important and relevant to today, as they were then. Tutor: Simon Geal

How much per session or day? 3-5 yrs £12 per session. 5-11 yrs £45 per day. 10-16 yrs Writing Workshop £60 for the course. Drama Workshop £150 for the course. Please bring packed lunch, no nuts!

Where? All classes take place at the Conservatoire, 19-21 Lee Road, London, SE3 9RQ To book a course or find out more call 020 8852 0234 or visit www.conservatoire.org.uk To subscribe to our mailing list and receive early booking and details of future courses, please go to: www. conservatoire.org.uk

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